Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is a Catholic secondary school in Emu Plains, NSW offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 58th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 709 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Emu Plains NSW 2750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Penola Catholic College Emu Plains compares
By ICSEA, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains ranks 243rd of the 610 secondary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is CathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus, a Catholic secondary school 0.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Penola Catholic College Emu Plains scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Emu Plains
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is located in Emu Plains, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,877/wk and median rent of $420/wk. Population: 8,126.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Emu Plains suburb profileSchools near Penola Catholic College Emu Plains
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Penola Catholic College Emu Plains | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Emu Plains | 1.0 km | 994 | 30 lower | 807 |
| Emu Plains Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 2.3 km | 993 | 31 lower | 406 |
| Our Lady of The Way Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emu Plains | 2.4 km | 1047 | 23 higher | 328 |
| Emu Heights Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Emu Plains | 2.8 km | 1006 | 18 lower | 237 |
| Penrith Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Penrith | 2.9 km | 986 | 38 lower | 524 |
| Penrith High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Penrith | 3.0 km | 1186 | 162 higher | 930 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Penola Catholic College Emu Plains a government school?
No, Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does Penola Catholic College Emu Plains offer?
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains offers 7-12.
What is Penola Catholic College Emu Plains's ICSEA score?
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 58th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Penola Catholic College Emu Plains?
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains has 709 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Penola Catholic College Emu Plains?
The nearest schools to Penola Catholic College Emu Plains are CathWest Innovation College McCarthy Campus (0.1 km), Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School (1.0 km), Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre (1.8 km).
Where is Penola Catholic College Emu Plains located?
Penola Catholic College Emu Plains is located in Emu Plains, NSW 2750. Visit the school website at https://www.penolaemuplains.catholic.edu.au/.